William Bonifas Fine Arts Center

Come on in..

..and celebrate excellence with us here at the Bonifas Arts Center! On this page you'll find happenings within the next 60 days. (Updated 1/19/2010)

IN THE GALLERIES:

Realization opened Thursday, January 7, with a gala Meet the Artist Reception. You have until February 11 to enjoy this retrospective of oil paintings by Escanaba native Walter Hamilton, so come early and often. And for artists, there's a Paint-in day on January 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring a sketchbook and absorb the technique and style Hamilton displays. He'll be on hand to offer help, too.

And in the Studio Gallery, the works of the Bay Drawing Club spotlight more fine work by area artists. It's here until February 8.

Enjoy both exhibits at no charge.

Events:
2/6, 6 p.m. - The Hilarious Hillbilly Massacre will be held in the studio. Tickets are Sold out.
2/12, 7 p.m. - Love Those Musicals Cabaret will be held in the studio. $12 for Members, $15 for Nonmembers.
3/27, 7 p.m. - Jeff Nelson Trio - Eclectic Folk; held in the theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for members, and $10 for students.
5/22, 7 p.m. - Lou & Peter Berryman - Musical Humor in the theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for members, and $10 for students.
6/26, 7 p.m. - Kitty Donohoe - Held in the theater. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for members, and $10 for students.

New classes begin in late January - if you need a flyer, call 786-3833. We'll be glad to send you one. Class flyers will be sent to members in January.

Deadlines:

Call for photographs - the Arts Center's first juried photography show, Photo(GEO)graphy: Someplace Like Home takes place March 26 through April 22 of 2010. Applications will be available October 5. Upper Peninsula photographers may submit entries by 3 p.m. on February 6.

..and thanks to all those fine folks who helped out with the Holiday Art Walk and Arts Fair. We thank the cookie donors, the decorators, the volunteers who ran the raffle table, all the fine artists, merchants on Ludington Street, and the walkers themselves.

And congratulations to Maggie Nelson, who won the basket of goodies!

Don't forget to keep us in mind in 2010. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual membership is just $35 for an individual and $50 for a family.